Royal assent for Brexit Bill signifies ‘constitutional crisis’, warns Ian Blackford
The Withdrawal Agreement Act receiving royal assent signifies a “constitutional crisis”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said.
Ian Blackford
Boris Johnson branded ‘desperate liar’ as he takes aim at SNP education record
Boris Johnson was branded a "desperate liar" yesterday after he took aim at the SNP's record on education.
Scotland facing ‘unprecedented attack’ over Brexit and indyref2, claims SNP
Scotland is coming under “unprecedented attack”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has claimed as he clashed with the Prime Minister over Brexit and a second Scottish independence referendum.
PM rejects SNP calls for second Scottish independence referendum
The Prime Minister and his Scottish secretary have rejected calls for a second independence referendum amid renewed pressure from the SNP.
PM defends child refugee policy amid claims Brexit Bill ‘brings up drawbridge’
Boris Johnson has claimed his Government is “absolutely committed” to allowing unaccompanied child refugees to be reunited with their families after Brexit.
SNP re-elect two north MPs to lead party in Westminster
The SNP have re-elected two north MPs to lead the party in Westminster.
Ian Blackford claims SNP is now ‘the real opposition’ as MPs arrive back at Westminster
The SNP is now the only "real opposition" to the Tories at Westminster, Ian Blackford has claimed.
Johnson’s Brexit deal to be brought before Commons this week
MPs will be asked to vote on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal this week as the Government begins its push to take Britain out of the European Union next month.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal and he seeks to transform the nation after his landslide victory.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal.
Ian Blackford: People of Scotland should have opportunity to determine their own future
In Ross, Skye and Lochaber, the SNP's victory was resounding for Ian Blackford.
Ian Blackford urges PM to do ‘right thing’ and permit Indyref2
The UK has been left in a “constitutional crisis”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned as he insisted the “right thing” for the PM to do would be to permit a second vote on Scottish independence.
General Election 2019: Here’s what you missed across the north and north-east
For those of you just waking up, here's the low-down of all that happened in the General Election across the north and north-east of Scotland.
General Election 2019: Ian Blackford is heading back to Westminster after holding Ross, Skye and Lochaber
The SNP's Ian Blackford has been re-elected for the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency.
SNP’s Westminster leader accused of breach of election law over adverts
The SNP’s Ian Blackford has been reported to the Westminster authorities for continuing to describe himself as MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber during the election.
SNP on course for extra 11 MPs at General Election, analysis suggests
The SNP is on course to add an extra 11 MPs at the General Election next week, new analysis suggests.
Constituency profile: The challenges politicians must overcome to win Ross, Skye and Lochaber
In the shadow of the iconic mountains of Ross, Skye and Lochaber there is a fierce door-to-door battle under way.
Former Lib Dem election rival backs SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford
A former election rival of SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has urged voters to back him at next week's poll.
Former Lib Dem candidate backs SNP opponent Ian Blackford
The Liberal Democrat who stood against the SNP’s Ian Blackford at the last election has now said she will support him on December 12.
Scottish Labour leader expects backing from other parties without any pacts
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has said he would expect other parties including the SNP to back them in Westminster in a bid to lock out the Tories – without any electoral pacts.
Willie Rennie puts opposition to independence and Brexit at forefront of Lib Dem manifesto
Willie Rennie claimed the Lib Dems had a “good chance” of beating SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford when he put opposition to independence at the heart of his party’s manifesto yesterday.
Menzies Campbell accuses SNP of ‘appalling treatment’ of the late Charles Kennedy
Menzies Campbell said the late Charles Kennedy had faced “appalling treatment” at the hands of the SNP during a campaign visit to the Black Isle.
SNP’s Ian Blackford has a great deal to answer for – Lord Menzies Campbell
Former Liberal Democrat leader Lord Menzies Campbell has urged voters to help the party win back the former seat of Charles Kennedy.
Election rivals threaten to ’empty chair’ SNP’s Ian Blackford in local hustings
Ian Blackford’s election rivals have threatened to “empty chair” the SNP Westminster leader unless he agrees to take part in Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency hustings.
Exclusion from General Election TV debate unfair on voters and viewers – SNP
The SNP said its exclusion from the ITV General Election debate is depriving voters of the chance to make their own decisions.
Campaign highlights: CBI chief weighs in on debate and Labour pledges pay hike
Sunday proved to be a quiet day on the election trail, with many leading figures turning to TV appearances to get their party message across.
Corbyn rules out Scottish independence vote before 2021 amid SNP warning
Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out holding another Scottish independence referendum before the Holyrood elections in 2021, following SNP demands for a vote next year.
Move towards Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, warns Blackford
Scotland’s desire for independence is “unstoppable” and must not be blocked by the next Prime Minister, the SNP’s Ian Blackford has said.
SNP boss Ian Blackford urged to quit second jobs worth £50,000 a year
Ian Blackford has been urged to give a "full-time commitment to constituents" and quit two second jobs worth around £50,000 a year.
Jeremy Corbyn guilty of ignoring Scotland’s vote to Remain – Ian Blackford
Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of “completely ignoring” Scotland’s vote to remain in the EU.
SNP ‘worried’ about Lib Dem challenge says Rennie
Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie claimed the SNP was “worried” by his party’s challenge as he campaigned in Ross, Skye and Lochaber.
Channel 4 debate shelved as Labour and SNP accuse Javid of ‘running scared’
A Channel 4 election debate on the economy has been scrapped, amid claims from the Labour Party and SNP that Chancellor Sajid Javid is “running scared”.